Ding ties centuries record at Crucible

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Fu & Selby’s ‘unbelievable’ escape shots2016 World Snooker ChampionshipVenue: The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 16 April – 2 MayCoverage: Live on BBC TV, Red Button, BBC Sport app, Connected TVs & online.

Ding Junhui equalled the record for centuries scored by one player in a World Championship match as his sixth ton helped build a 14-10 lead over Alan McManus in an enthralling semi-final.

China’s Ding led his fellow qualifier 6-2 overnight and he hit a fifth century on his way to a 9-3 advantage.

McManus scored two tons of his own in winning five frames to get back to 9-8.

Ding recovered to end the evening session back in control but messed up a 147 chance after potting the 15th red.

The world number 17 missed a tricky black on 113, but had been struggling for position for several shots when his potting finally failed him.

In the afternoon’s semi-final, Hong Kong’s Marco Fu came from 5-3 down to draw level with Mark Selby at 8-8.

But the day’s main drama came during a record-breaking, high-quality encounter between Ding and Scotland’s McManus.

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World number 17 Ding’s six tons drew him level with both Ronnie O’Sullivan (against Barry Hawkins in the 2013 final) and Mark Selby (against Stephen Hendry in the second round in 2011).

It also gave him the record for most three-figure breaks in a semi-final.

McManus weighed in with three tons during an …

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